Tinubu has put me in charge of Abia APC – Orji Kalu

Former Abia State Governor and serving senator, Orji Kalu, said President Bola Tinubu has assigned him to coordinate the activities of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State.

Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District and currently chairs the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission, disclosed the development on Monday, linking the directive to a recent meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The former Senate Chief Whip confirmed the assignment via his official Facebook page, expressing gratitude for the responsibility entrusted to him at a time of shifting political calculations in the South-East.

He said, “I sincerely thank His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, for the confidence reposed in me and the marching order to coordinate activities in Abia State in respect of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.”

The development comes as the APC intensifies efforts to deepen its foothold in Abia and the wider South-East, regions where the party has historically struggled against entrenched opposition dominance.

The move is also seen as part of a broader strategy to unify party structures, resolve internal disputes and position credible candidates ahead of future contests.

Outlining his priorities, Kalu signalled a focus on party cohesion, stakeholder engagement and electoral readiness in the state.

“As the most senior governor in the state, I am committed to working closely with all stakeholders, in line with the President’s directive, to ensure that the APC in Abia produces candidates who are widely acceptable, united in purpose, and well-positioned to secure victory in the state for the President’s re-election, while advancing the best interests of Abia State and Nigeria at large,” Kalu added.

As of the time of filing this story, The PidomNigeria could not independently authenticate the former governor’s claim.

The Presidency has also not released any statement affirming or debunking the report.

Kalu’s appointment places him at the centre of APC’s rebuilding efforts in Abia, where internal divisions and strong opposition influence have long shaped electoral outcomes.

His political experience, as a former governor and ranking senator, is expected to play a key role in rallying party members and strengthening grassroots mobilisation.

With the 2027 race gradually taking shape, the assignment underscores the ruling party’s push to recalibrate its strategy in the South-East, signalling a more coordinated approach to expanding its electoral map.